Novels by Anelle Zondo

🌸Liam🌸Liam's thoughts raced. The call earlier wouldn’t leave his mind. A man had answered Eden’s phone. A man. He clenched his fists, trying to push the anger away. Who was he? He couldn’t believe Eden had already moved on, and with someone else. Just days after their divorce.He shook his head, a bitter smile forming on his lips. “So much for grieving,” he muttered under his breath.Nalani had insisted they move into her house, calling his old place too small. He hadn’t argued. It wasn’t like he had fond memories of it. That house reminded him of a past he wanted to forget—a past with Eden. She had been a mistake to him. A secret mistake, at least. Nobody important ever knew they were married.And now, seeing her with someone else, hearing another man answer her phone, it all felt… wrong. Not because he cared, of course. To him, he was better off without her. But still, something about it didn’t sit right.Eden, with another man? Already? He scoffed at the thought. “I guess people

🌸Eden🌸He didn’t need to ask any questions; the screen said it all. His face hardened as he looked at the headline and the smiling couple. For a moment, he didn’t speak, his grip on the phone turning white-knuckled. Then he placed it gently on the table and crouched in front of me.“Eden,” he said, softly , if this is what I think it is, then it isn’t worth your tears. He isn’t worth your tears.”I let out a bitter laugh, shaking my head. “It’s not just him, Finn. It’s everything. He destroyed my life. I thought I was getting better, but seeing this… It’s like I’m back at square one. I can’t move on.His face fell. “That man doesn’t deserve another second of your pain.” His voice was calm.I sniffled, my shoulders trembling. “I don’t know how to stop, Finn. I don’t know how to stop feeling like this.”He hesitated for a moment, then did something I didn’t expect—he reached out and gently took my hands in his. His touch was warm, grounding, as if he were trying to anchor me in the ch

🌸Eden🌸It was funny, in a strange, twisted way. Finn and I had something in common—our exes were getting married. But I didn’t dwell on that thought for long. Instead, I focused on what I could do now. Finn had done so much for me, and though I couldn’t repay him fully, I wanted to at least do something small.Cooking. That’s what I could do.After some thought, I decided on Philly cheesesteak. It wasn’t anything fancy, but it was hearty, and I could put my heart into making it. The kitchen became my escape as I chopped, grilled, and layered everything carefully. When Finn came back, his expression shifted when he saw the table set and the food waiting for him.“You cooked?” he asked, raising an eyebrow.I nodded, wiping my hands on a dish towel. “It’s nothing much. I just thought you might like something warm.”A smile tugged at his lips, softening the sharpness of his features. “Thanks, Eden. It looks great.”I watched him take the first bite, his face unreadable at first. Then h

🌸Eden🌸I woke up early, still feeling out of place in the penthouse. Everything that happened the night before was a blur, but I knew I needed to do something to feel in control again.My stomach growled, reminding me I hadn’t eaten properly. I looked around and, on a whim, decided to make breakfast. It was something small I could do for myself.I slipped into the dress Mia had left for me and walked to the kitchen. The staff was quietly moving around, getting things ready for the day. One of the kitchen staff noticed me and asked, “Good morning, Miss. Can I help you with anything?”I smiled slightly and shook my head. “I’m going to make breakfast. It’s okay, I’ll do it.”She seemed unsure but nodded. “Okay, if you need anything, let us know.”I started gathering ingredients: eggs, vegetables, and herbs. Cooking always made me feel better, so I focused on the task. The sound of eggs sizzling and bread toasting helped calm my mind.Once everything was ready, I plated the food and put

🌸Eden🌸“Did my husband tell you I’m carrying his child too?”Nalani froze, her confident expression faltering for just a second. I could tell she hadn’t expected that. It was clear—Liam hadn’t told her about the baby.She quickly recovered, though, and reached into her bag, pulling out another check. “You can choose to keep the baby, or get rid of it,” she said coolly, holding the check up for me to see. “But trust me… you won’t come between Liam and me.”I turned my gaze to Liam, who sat there, speechless, not a word escaping his lips. He looked like an obedient puppy, unwilling to step into the chaos he’d created….“Liam,” I said, my voice trembling with hurt, “she wants me to get rid of our baby—the baby we’ve always wanted.” Tears welled up in my eyes, streaming down my face as the weight of everything hit me all at once. “I’m done with this humiliation. I’m done with you.”With shaking hands, I pulled the divorce papers from my purse, signing them with the flick of a pen. My he

🌸Eden🌸“To deliver this.”She reached into her designer bag and pulled out an envelope. I was anxious as she placed it on the coffee table, right next to the divorce papers. I didn’t need to open it to know what it was—a check.One hundred thousand dollars.My stomach twisted.“Sign the papers, Eden,” she said, her voice smooth but sharp. “And the money is yours.”I stared at the check, disbelief and anger boiling inside me. “This has to be some kind of joke.”“It’s not.” Nalani walked over to the couch, sitting on the armrest like she owned the place. Her eyes scanned the room as if she were inspecting her property. “You’ve had your time with him. But Liam and I… we belong together. Always have.”I let out a bitter laugh. “Belong together? Is that what you think?”“Yes.” She leaned forward slightly, her voice soft but dripping with arrogance. “Liam met me long before he met you. We dated in high school. Life pulled us apart, but now I’m back. Sure, my first marriage didn’t work out